WHAT TO DO IF YOU DON’T GET YOUR GRADES
IF you haven’t got the exam grades you were hoping for all is not lost.
John Carberry, an experienced careers adviser who has worked on the Exam Results Helpline for many years, has the following advice:
Think about what went wrong
If it goes pear-shaped, take time to reflect upon why. Were A-levels the right form of study for you, or would you have been better with a different approach to learning? Considering these things will help you decide what to do.
Don’t be hard on yourself
There will be things in life that don’t work out as you hope. Being able to take something positive out of disappointments is a skill.
Get in touch
Make contact with universities that have vacancies in Clearing and see if they might make you an offer. Tell them what you’re interested in and that you’re willing to work hard.
Keep control
You have to make decisions quickly in Clearing, but try to keep a clear head and don’t jump at the first offer. Aim to give yourself 24 hours to research courses before making a final commitment.
Take advice
On the Exam Results Helpline, the advisers are professionally trained, professionally qualified, independent and impartial.
The Exam Results Helpline number is 0808 100 8000, or you can get advice at facebook.com/examresultshelpline or on Twitter @ERHelp.